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Salem`s Next Mayor Must Forge Intergenerational Links

Misunderstanding makes for misinterpretation, and can inevitably lead to mischief.

(SALEM, Ore.) - The Mayoral Sweepstakes are over and our new mayor-elect is longtime community activist Anna Peterson.

While she is a novice to elective office, she certainly has made a career of community outreach. There's a definite need that exists, and we all hope she can exert her magic.

Unelected Dictators vs. Democracy: The Subversion of Oregon`s Constitution and Electoral Process by Federal Judges

In our so called democracy, two Federal judges hold more sway over the laws of our State than the majority of the voting population.

(EUGENE, Ore.) - In 1994 Oregon Voters passed Ballot Measure 6, a constitutional amendment providing that candidates could only use donations from residents within the district they sought to represent.

South Sudan`s Revolving Nightmare

Mounting problems need to be addressed.

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - According to Norwegian Refugee Council’s Internal Displacement Monitoring Center, the number of Sudanese displaced has reached 4.9 Million.

Yet, the US government watches in silence as Al-Bashir’s inauguration is scheduled for May 27, 2010.

Philadelphia Swim Club (Are they the only one?)

62 years after Jackie Robinson broke the color barrier line,
We’re supposed have racial harmony, things should be fine...

(LOS ANGELES) - Discrimination lawsuits recently had a serious impact on a swim club in historic Philadelphia. The 'Valley Club as things turn out, had rejected 56 mostly black and Hispanic youngsters, claiming that the move was based on a lack of swimming ability.

The business was recently sold off at a bankruptcy auction.

Clearing the Air for Missing Photojournalist Sean Flynn`s Family

The fog surrounding this four decade old mystery is thick; here is the story of Rory Flynn's tragic search for her daring, adventurous brother who lived the role his father played on screen.

(PHNOM PENH / LOS ANGELES / SALEM) - Swirling controversy, the love of a family, epic mystery, barbaric communism: these diverse conditions only begin to set the stage for the story of Sean Flynn, a memorable actor-turned-combat photojournalist who disappeared during the invasion of Cambodia, on 6 April 1970.

Unverified reports of every type are circulating, but this is the story of the painful journey of the Flynn family.

Great Britain, Still a Real Contender in African Affairs

A story of clarification.

(SALEM, Ore.) - The British are still fighting hard to keep the Americans and the rest of the world safe, in a large part of the world that is still looked upon in mystery and confusion... Africa.

Britain has been and still is in the front of any combat situation in Africa, followed closely by their friends, the South Africans.

Birds and Flying Dinosaurs

Continual reports of new dinosaur fossil discoveries appear in Argentine newspapers to this day.

(PATAGONIA, Argentina) - There is a restaurant on Calle San Martin in El Bolson named after Martin Shefflield. This Texan gained fame by becoming the first sheriff of El Bolson, for shooting the heels off of ladies shoes, and for inducing the famous scientist Dr. Clemente Onelli to help finance a search for live dinosaurs.

Sheffield may have been nothing more than a self-serving pseudo-scientific adventurer, but his efforts have left a permanent mark on Patagonia.

Gaza Artist Discusses Art and Oppression in Dual Languages

Shareef Sarhan talks to Tim King about life as a dedicated, passionate artist of Gaza. (Arabic and English / بالعربية والإنكليزية)

(GAZA CITY / SALEM) - Shareef is an artist who creates amazing images of Gaza. I asked about the impact this has on people to see such suffering through your camera lens.

He says art has a significant role in daily life in Gaza, and many people all over around the world look forward to it. It is a toll in which we can transform the nature of life; either delight or suffering, through my camera, video, audio art or other artistic devices.

Talking about Athens and Jerusalem

On the eve of the Gaza Flotilla Mission. A talk given in Kyttaro Athens 19.5.10

(ATHENS) - There is often a noticeable discrepancy between what one claims to be and what one actually is.

Benny & Sid Presents Chapter 12 of the new serialized graphic novel The Hummer

The Truant Officer now available in comic format!

(Your City, USA) - Ever notice people driving around without license plates? Or grumpy old men not wearing seat belts? Or poorly dressed, overweight white trash women parking in the No Parking Zone?

How is it that they get to decide which laws they have to obey and which ones they can safely ignore and not get caught?